Director of Purchasing

Description

TWO KINGS CASINO 
Job Description
POSITION: Director of Purchasing
Salary: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Description
The Director of Purchasing is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services for construction projects, the procuring and expediting of all materials, supplies, equipment, services, and other purchasing functions for The Catawba Two Kings Casino.

Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing construction purchasing strategies and policies.
Managing the Purchasing Agent.
Negotiating construction contracts and agreements with suppliers.
Ensuring that all construction purchases comply with company policies, procedures, legal requirements, and industry standards.
Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for construction cost savings.
Collaborating with project managers, engineers, architect, and other team members to ensure that the right construction materials and equipment are delivered to the job site on time.
Conducts routine construction vendor conference calls to ensure timeline is being met.
Responsible for the smooth operation of procurement and expediting of all materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
Build a network with property end-users and key stakeholders to maximize the benefits of agreements.
Creates and manages short, mid, and long-term goals and objectives for creating procurement department.
Creates improvement of best-practice based processes (e.g., leadership of high-value/strategic sourcing efforts).
Manages business process outsourcing activities.
Identifies construction cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
Manages purchasing staff in (and across) sourcing, contracting, transactional purchasing, supplier management, and miscellaneous internal procurement support activities.
Manages the skills and competency development of purchasing staff, including training development and knowledge management capabilities.
Leadership of cross-functional teaming across other business functions and initiatives.
Ensures Internal Controls (IC’s) are updated per as needed.
Develops benchmarks and scorecards to be used for continuous process improvement.
Builds a Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) to help transform Procurement and support broader transformation of the value chain and the enterprise.
Develops and executes new and improved procurement strategies across all lines of our business.
Ensures Procurement policies are adhered to and executed effectively.
Evaluates and enhances local spend, while researching and prospecting new suppliers
Maintains contracts with our terms and conditions, improving cash flow with improved terms.
Develops economic order quantities, forecasting, and replenishment strategies across all property/departments.
Leads the RFP/RFQ processes and performs analysis on RFP/RFQ responses.
Negotiates all purchases in the best interest of Catawba Two Kings Casino.
Develops supplier partner relationships that align with the overall Strategic Plan. Understands the relationships may go beyond lowest cost.
Manages all aspects of the supply chain (SCM), notifying senior management of possible obstacles to ideal efficiency.
Has a good understanding of Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR).

Qualifications

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, or related field required.
Minimum 5 years' experience in the purchasing field, with hotel/casino experience required.
Must have good supervisory and motivational skills.
Solid working knowledge of complete procurement cycle with a hands-on work style.
High degree of experience
working in and overseeing the procurement to payment process
Familiar with a variety of financial management concepts, business practices and procedures as it relates to procurement and corporate administration.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel in the corporation.
Must be detail oriented, ability to manage time, as well as ability to multi-task.
Must be a team player and ability to collaborate with others.
Must adhere to all Catawba Gaming Commission regulations and guidelines.
Must adhere to performance standards, company policies and procedures, as they relate to the department.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must be able to obtain a Gaming License.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or 
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at 
any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Extensive use viewing a computer monitor and using a keyboard and mouse.
Routinely kneel-down, bend-over, and reach to high shelves.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

BENEFITS:
What’s in it for you:
Competitive Salary with annual performance reviews
Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental, and vision
401(K)/ Company Match

Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely: No
Catawba Indian Nation exercises INDIAN PREFERENCE 
Native American Indian preference shall apply to this position pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (24 U.S.C. 450, et seq.), 25 CFR 271.44 and other relevant laws (title 25, U.S. code, Section 472 & 47EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Salary : $60,000 - $100,000